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Best insulated winter jackets for hikers in 2025: Expert reviews and buyer’s guide

For hillwalking and mountaineering in the winter months, an insulated jacket is a welcome addition to your kit, delivering a great big dose of warmth whenever the cold starts to bite.

Best insulated winter jackets
  • There's a lack of inner 'dump' pockets
    • RRP:£180
    Men's sizes:S-XXL
    Women's sizes:N/a
    Weight:600g / 1lb 5oz (size large)
    Fabric and fill:40DTecShellnylon with PFC-free DWR; 120gsm (body) and 80gsm (arms, hood) ThermoSphere synthetic insulation (100% recycled polyester)
    Sprayway Torridon Insulated Jacket
  • Lightweight and packable
  • Great warmth for the weight

    • Cons

    • Not immune from cold spots
    • Could be more resistant to weather
    • Features
      3.0
    • Fit
      4.0
    • Weight
      4.0
    • Performance
      4.0
    • Value
      4.0
    RRP:£225 / $285
    Men's sizes:S-XXL
    Women's sizes:8-18 (UK sizes)
    Weight:360g / 12.7oz (men's medium)
    Fabric and fill:Pertex Quantum Eco ripstop with PFC-free DWR (100% recycled shell and lining); 750FP HyperDry RDS-certified duck down fill
    Montane Anti-Freeze Down Hooded Jacket
    • Features
      3.5
    • Fit
      4.5
    • Comfort
      4.5
    • Performance
      4.0
    • Value
      5.0
    RRP:£245 / $249
    FabricRecycled, bluesign-approved Pertex Quantum Eco polyester w/ DWR
    InsulationRDS 600-fill down
    Men's sizesXS - 3XL
    Women's sizes6 - 18
    Weight640g / 1lb 7oz
    Kathmandu Epiq Hooded Down Jacket
    • Features
      4.0
    • Fit
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Performance
      4.0
    • Value
      3.5
    RRP:£330
    Fabric:30D Gore-Tex Infinium w/ PFC-free DWR
    Insulation:Partially recycled ThermoSphere
    Men's sizes:S - 2XL
    Women's sizes:N/A
    Weight:500g / 17.6oz
    Sprayway Grendel